Introduction to Psychology

Sophia's Introduction to Psychology course helps you understand the basic principles of psychology and scientific methods. In this course, you will study a variety of topics, including the brain, learning and memory, personality, social influence, child and lifespan development, and psychopathology. You will also have the ability to demonstrate the application of these psychology topics to everyday situations.
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Course DescriptionSophia's Introduction to Psychology course helps you understand the basic principles of psychology and scientific methods. In this course, you will study a variety of topics, including the brain, learning and memory, personality, social influence, child and lifespan development, and psychopathology. You will also have the ability to demonstrate the application of these psychology topics to everyday situations.

Assessments & GradingThis is a pass/fail course. You must complete 18 Challenge assessments (these are like quizzes) and 6 Milestone assessments (these are like tests) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning OutcomesAt the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Identify foundational philosophies, therapies, and specializations in the field of psychology

Analyze developmental psychology across the lifespan

Identify theories of personality and personality assessment

Articulate scientific research methodology and analytical approaches in the field of psychology

Sophia's Many Ways™This course provides you access to Sophia's Many Ways™ learning model. This model provides you with various instructional styles for each learning objective. With this unique model, you can find a method that appeals to your individual learning preference.

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Q: What does "Try it for Free" mean?

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The Free Trial allows you to access the course of your choice, or multiple courses. It gives you access to the first unit ("Challenge 1") in the course. This will let you meet the course instructors, sample the instructional content, and answer a set of assessment questions in the Challenge. You can also read the Student Guide and watch an Orientation Video to learn more about the course format, requirements, and resources.

Any work you complete in the Free Trial is saved, so if you decide to register, you do not need to repeat it. Of course, we also let you reset it and start over if you wish.

Q: Does Sophia accept third-party payment for tuition, such as financial aid or military benefits?

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Sophia courses are not eligible for most third party payment methods. Course tuition is paid by the student, using a credit or debit card. Tuition is due at the time of course registration. Sophia offers a payment plan option for course tuition.

Q: When do the courses start and how long do I have to complete a course?

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You choose your own course start date and have 60 days from your chosen start date to complete each course. Sophia courses are self-paced, so many students complete a course in less than 60 days.

Q: Where do I get the textbooks for my course?

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You do not need any textbooks for Sophia courses. All material is taught by video and text-based tutorials that are in the courseroom, and are included in the course tuition.

Q: How am I graded in the course?

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Sophia courses are graded on a pass/fail basis, with 70% overall required to pass the course. Your score is based upon points earned in the formative assessments ("Challenges"), summative assessments ("Milestones"), and if applicable, the authentic assessments ("Touchstones"). Currently, our Foundations of English Composition, English Composition I, and Public Speaking courses contain Touchstones.

Q: How do I know which courses I should take?

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Consult with your academic adviser at your university to determine specifically which Sophia courses could fit into your program. You can download the course syllabus directly from our site to share with your school advisor.

Q: Are the tests proctored?

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Sophia courses utilize keyboard biometrics as an alternative to proctoring. No webcam is needed for a Sophia course.

Q: I'm taking a course where I have to submit Touchstones. How long does it take for my Touchstone to be graded once it's submitted?

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We provide our faculty graders with up to 7 business days to grade a Touchstone. The actual time may vary based on volume and grader capacity.

All about ACE CREDIT®

The American Council on Education’s (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service
(ACE CREDIT)® has evaluated and recommended college credit for
thirty
of SOPHIA's courses.
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The Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC) has approved all 15 Sophia's courses for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. For more than 89 years, DEAC has operated as a national accreditor of distance education institutions and was the first to establish a distinctive process for evaluating curriculum offered outside of the traditional academic domain of higher education institutions. The DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on quality assessment of distance education.